scholarly journals Seroprevalence and risk factors of infections with Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in hunting dogs from Campania region, southern Italy

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tereza Machacova ◽  
Eva Bartova ◽  
Kamil Sedlak ◽  
Radka Slezakova ◽  
Marie Budikova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Neospora Caninum ◽  
Campania Region ◽  
Hunting Dogs

Seroprevalence and risk factors for Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in goats of Maranhão State, Brazil

2021 ◽  
pp. 100634
Author(s):  
Arlan Araújo Rodrigues ◽  
Sara Silva Reis ◽  
Elinalva da Silva Moraes ◽  
José Gracione do Nascimento Souza Filho ◽  
Maria Helena dos Santos Reis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Neospora Caninum

scholarly journals Mapping, cluster detection and evaluation of risk factors of ovine toxoplasmosis in Southern Italy

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Condoleo ◽  
Vincenzo Musella ◽  
Maria Paola Maurelli ◽  
Antonio Bosco ◽  
Giuseppe Cringoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Common Source ◽  
High Exposure ◽  
Campania Region ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Serological Data

Toxoplasmosis, an important cause of reproductive failure in sheep, is responsible for significant economic losses to the ovine industry worldwide. Moreover, ovine meat contaminated by the parasite <em>Toxoplasma gondii</em> is considered as a common source of infection for humans. The aim of this study was to develop point and risk profiling maps of <em>T. gondii</em> seroprevalence in sheep bred in Campania Region (Southern Italy) and analyse risk factors associated at the flock-level. We used serological data from a previous survey of 117 sheep flocks, while environmental and farm management information were obtained from an analysis based on geographical information systems and a questionnaire purveyance, respectively. An univariate Poisson regression model revealed that the type of farm production (milk and meat vs only meat) was the only independent variable associated with <em>T. gondii</em> positivity (P&lt;0.02); the higher within-flock seroprevalence in milking herds suggests that milking practices might influence the spread of the infection on the farm. Neither environmental nor other management variables were significant. Since a majority of flocks were seasonally or permanently on pasture, the animals have a high exposure to infectious <em>T. gondii</em> oocysts, so the high within-flock seroprevalence might derive from this management factor. However, further studies are needed to better assess the actual epidemiological situation of toxoplasmosis in sheep and to clarify the factors that influence its presence and distribution.

scholarly journals Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum seropositivity in buffaloes in Paraiba State, Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 459-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur Willian de Lima Brasil ◽  
Roberta Nunes Parentoni ◽  
Thais Ferreira Feitosa ◽  
Camila de Sousa Bezerra ◽  
Vinicius Longo Ribeiro Vilela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test ◽  
Neospora Caninum ◽  
Fluorescent Antibody ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Intensive Management ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract The aims of this survey were to determine the frequency of anti-Toxoplasma gondii and anti-Neospora caninum antibodies and to identify the risk factors associated with seropositivity among buffaloes in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. This survey included 136 buffaloes belonging to 14 herds. To detect anti-T. gondii and anti-N. caninum antibodies, the indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) was used. Among the 136 samples analyzed, 17 (12.5%) were positive for anti-T. gondii antibodies with titers ranging from 64 to 1,024, and 26 (19.1%) for anti-N. caninum with titers from 200 to 1,600. Animals seropositive for both T. gondii and N. caninum were found in 10 of the 14 herds (71.4%). Semi-intensive management systems (odds ratio = 2.99) and presence of pigs (odds ratio = 4.33) were identified as risk factors for T. gondii and N. caninum, respectively. It can be suggested that T. gondii and N. caninum are widespread in buffaloes in Paraíba, and that additional surveys are needed in order to ascertain the importance of these agents for this species and for pigs, and the influence of the farming type on occurrences of seropositive animals.

Distribution and risk factors associated with Babesia spp. infection in hunting dogs from Southern Italy

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1459-1463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Veneziano ◽  
Diego Piantedosi ◽  
Nicola Ferrari ◽  
Benedetto Neola ◽  
Mario Santoro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hunting Dogs ◽  
Babesia Spp

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and risk factors for Neospora caninum infection in dogs in rural northeastern mainland China

Parasite ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Gao ◽  
Hongbin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Neospora Caninum ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Horizontal Transmission ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Antibody Test ◽  
Caninum Infection ◽  
Study Region ◽  
Hunting Dogs ◽  
Cattle Farms

Although Neospora caninum is an important veterinary pathogen, veterinarians in various areas including in Mainland China lack a full understanding of neosporosis distribution in dog populations. This study aims to determine the emergence of anti-N. caninum antibodies in canine populations classified based on breeders, herdsmen, and huntsmen in northeast mainland China. In addition, the risk factors associated with seropositivity were explored. An indirect immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT) was performed on canine serum to determine seroprevalence. Logistic regression models were used to collect and analyze individual and management data, in order to determine high-reliability predictors of seroprevalence as well as the level of anti-N. caninum antibodies. Among the 476 dogs tested, 95 (20%) were seropositive. Mixed breed (OR 1.53), former strays (OR 1.38), dogs living on cattle farms (OR 2.30), hunting dogs (OR 1.22) as well as raw meat feeding (OR 1.66) were correlated (p < 0.05) with N. caninum infection. Interestingly, the seropositivity of dogs on cattle farms was higher (28%) than that of those (24.8%) living in breeding facilities (p < 0.05). A large number of seropositive dogs were found on cattle farms in the study region, suggesting horizontal transmission between dogs and cattle. Therefore, this source of infection should be studied further, and should be a strong consideration in differential diagnoses of dogs raised on cattle farms.

scholarly journals Occurrence and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in sheep of the Guarapuava region, Paraná, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Janaína Menegazzo Gheller ◽  
Rafael Carniel ◽  
Adriano Oliveira de Torres Carrasco ◽  
Meire Christina Seki
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Neospora Caninum

A toxoplasmose e neosporose são doenças que podem afetar os animais de produção causando perdas econômicas significativas. Sabendo disso, foram determinados os fatores de risco e a ocorrência de anticorpos anti-Toxoplasma gondii e anti-Neospora caninum em 81 ovinos de sete propriedades da região de Guarapuava, Paraná, Brasil. A pesquisa de anticorpos foi realizada por meio da Reação de Imunofluorêscencia Indireta (RIFI) e foi observada uma frequência de 40,74% para T. gondii e de 3,70% para N. caninum. Os fatores de risco pressupostos para ambas as infecções foram: o contato direto dos ovinos com felinos, para T. gondii, e com cães para N. caninum, presença de aborto no rebanho e o acesso de outras espécies animais ao mesmo bebedouro dos ovinos. Por meio do Teste Exato de Fisher foram calculados o IC (95%), Odds ratio e o valor de p, os quais não revelaram associação entre a ocorrência de anticorpos e os fatores de riscos analisados. Pode-se afirmar que os protozoários T. gondii e N. caninum estão presentes entre os rebanhos de ovinos dessa região.

Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum infections in cattle in Central India

2021 ◽  
pp. 102514
Author(s):  
Bhavana K. Hebbar ◽  
Pallabi Mitra ◽  
Waqar Khan ◽  
Sandeep Chaudhari ◽  
Shilpshri Shinde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Neospora Caninum ◽  
Central India ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

scholarly journals Risk factors involved in transmission of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum infection in rabbit farms in Northern Italy

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 677-679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tereza Machacova ◽  
Eva Bártová ◽  
Kamil Sedlak ◽  
Marie Budikova ◽  
Alessandra Piccirillo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Neospora Caninum ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Caninum Infection

Distribution and risk factors of canine haemotropic mycoplasmas in hunting dogs from southern Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 251 ◽  
pp. 108910
Author(s):  
L. Cortese ◽  
M. Beall ◽  
F. Buono ◽  
J. Buch ◽  
L. Pacifico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Hunting Dogs
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